NEW! Let’s Play Croquet in June
Course #41626
EAST | Multi-Purpose Field 2 - grass field just west of the East Boulder Community Center Dog Park, near shelter with bench seating and restrooms
Thursdays, June 5 - July 3 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Fee: $5 equipment fee paid to instructor first day of class (4 classes, NO class 6/19)
For both new and more experienced players.
Learn croquet rules, techniques, and strategies using state-of-the-art equipment in the park near East Age Well Center. Playing croquet can help improve eye-hand coordination, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, all while enjoying a fun outdoor game. Interact with others, engage in friendly competition, and build relationships through shared experiences.
Join instructor, Todd Marshall, Boulder LongGrass Croquet’s founder, for lessons and games of 9-Wicket ‘Backyard’ Croquet and 6-Wicket Golf Croquet. Shelter with seating is provided and a bathroom with water fountain is nearby; please bring a hat, water bottle, and sunscreen. Participants are welcome to bring a folding chair, if desired.
Strength and Alignment
Using breath for increased self-awareness, this chair fitness class focuses on body alignment to increase bone density without injury by using resistance training with hand-held weights, resistance bands and isometric exercises using balls. Core strength is emphasized in all movements. This class includes a cardiovascular warm-up, a relaxing cool-down, and constant attention to balance. Exercises can be done standing or seated in a chair, all levels welcome. Instructors: Jillian Schloffel (Mondays) and Judy Kreith (Wednesdays).
Strength and Alignment Monday Series - June
Course #41614
WEST | June 2 - 30 | 11 - 11:45 a.m. | Fees: R/NR $40/$50 (5 classes)
Strength and Alignment Monday Series - July
Course #41615
WEST | July 7 - 28 | 11 - 11:45 a.m. | Fees: R/NR $32/$40 (4 classes)
Strength and Alignment Monday Series - August
Course #41853
WEST | August 4 - 25 | 11 - 11:45 a.m. | Fees: R/NR $32/$40 (4 classes)
Strength and Alignment Wednesday Series - June
Course #41616
WEST | June 4 - 25 | 10:15 - 11 a.m. | Fees: R/NR $32/$40 (4 classes)
Strength and Alignment Wednesday Series - July
Course #41617
WEST | July 2 - 30 | 10:15 - 11 a.m. | Fees: R/NR $40/$50 (5 classes)
Strength and Alignment Wednesday Series - August
Course #41854
WEST| August 6 - 27 | 10:15 - 11 a.m. | Fees: R/NR $32/$40 (4 classes)
Chair Yoga and Balance
These classes bring together postures and techniques of yoga with the support of a chair. Participants will work together on seated postures, balancing, and more. All levels of experience welcome. Instructor: Peter Michaelsen.
Chair Yoga Monday Series - June
Course #41608
WEST | June 2 - 20 | 10 - 10:45 a.m. | Fees: R/NR $32/$40 (4 classes, NO class 6/9)
Chair Yoga Monday Series - July
Course #41609
WEST | July 7 - 28 | 10 - 10:45 a.m. | Fees: R/NR $32/$40 (4 classes)
Chair Yoga Monday Series - August
Course #41850
WEST | August 4 - 25 | 10 - 10:45 a.m. | Fees: R/NR $32/$40 (4 classes)
Chair Yoga Friday Series - June
Course #41610
WEST | June 6 - 27 | 10 - 10:45 a.m. | Fees: R/NR $24/$30 (3 classes, NO class 6/13)
Chair Yoga Friday Series - July
Course #41611
WEST | July 11 - 25 | 10 - 10:45 a.m. | Fees: R/NR $24/$30 (3 classes, NO class 7/4)
Chair Yoga Friday Series - August
Course #41849
WEST | August 1 - 29 | 10 - 10:45 a.m. | Fees: R/NR $40/$50 (5 classes)
Feldenkrais: Move With Ease FREE Introduction
Course #41575
EAST | Tuesday, July 1 | 2:30 - 4 pm | No Fee
The Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education® helps participants learn to move with ease using slow, mindful movements to achieve powerful results in terms of balance, flexibility, and coordination. Feldenkrais relates directly to functional movements of daily life and an improved sense of grounding, walking and support. Lessons will be done seated, standing, and lying on a mat.
Instructor: Gil Kelly personally trained with Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, and has been teaching the Feldenkrais Method for 40 years.
Feldenkrais: Move With Ease Mat Based Series
Course #41570
EAST | Tuesdays, July 8 - Aug. 12 | 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Fees: R/NR $60/$75 (6 classes)
The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education uses gentle movement and directed attention to help people learn new and more effective ways of living. Increase ease and range of motion, improve flexibility and coordination, and rediscover an innate capacity for graceful and efficient movement. By improving quality of movement, unnecessary muscular tensions throughout the body can reorganize and release. Participants will walk, stand, or sit in a chair, and also lie on the floor in a variety of comfortable positions on the back, front, or side. Participants must be able to get up and down from a mat safely to join this series. Instructor: Gil Kelly.
NEW! Qi Gong
In traditional Chinese culture, the circulation of blood and vital energies can decrease as one ages causing stiffness in the body and other potential health issues. This class will focus on simple, yet effective Qi Gong exercises to re-establish strong circulation and retrain the nervous system while improving range of movement, balance, and reinvigorating all major body systems, creating a general sense of well-being. This class can be done standing or seated in a chair, all levels welcome.
Instructor: Jerry Costello has been practicing Qi Gong and Tai Chi for 15 years, and began teacher training 3 years ago. His primary focus is in using Qi practices for healing, meditation, and elevating the spirit.
Qi Gong - June Series
Course #41613
WEST | Wednesdays, June 4, 11 and 18 | 11:15 a.m. – noon | No Fee (3 classes)
Qi Gong - August Series
Course #41852
WEST | Wednesdays, August 6 - 27 | 11:15 a.m. – noon | No Fee (3 classes)
FREE Introduction to Tai Chi
Course #41612
EAST | Tuesday, June 3 | noon - 1 p.m. | No Fee
Tai Chi is a mind-body exercise utilizing slow, relaxed movement, a quiet mind, and deep, natural breathing that stimulates the flow of qi or chi (intrinsic energy). Join Older Adult Services Instructor, Steve Arney, for an introduction to tai chi, emphasizing balance, and including time for questions and answers. No charge, registration required.
T’ai Chi Level I: Beginning
Course #41618
EAST | Tuesdays, June 10 - August 12 | noon – 1 p.m. | Fees: R/NR $90/$113 (10 classes)
Learn and review the basics, including breath, mental focus, postural awareness and correct mechanics of each move. Attention is given to relaxation, mind-body connection, and the first third of the 37-posture Yang short form. The instructor has given full permission for participants to photograph or video each new, weekly move as long as it is for personal use. Instructor: Steve Arney.
T’ai Chi Level II: Intermediate
Course #41619
EAST | Tues. June 3 - Aug. 12 | 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. | Fees: R/NR $99/$124 (11 classes)
This class expands on what was learned in Level I Beginning class by continuing with the 37-posture Yang short form. Students must have completed Level I or been given instructor approval to enroll at this level. Instructor: Steve Arney.
T’ai Chi Level III: Advanced
Course #41620
EAST | Fridays, June 6 - August 15 | 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. | Fees: R/NR $99/$124 (11 classes)
The Level III Advanced class will review and complete the entire 37-posture Yang short form. Students must have completed Level II or been given instructor approval to enroll at this level. Instructor: Steve Arney.
CU Physiology of Aging Information Table and Complimentary Blood Pressure Checks
CU Physiology of Aging Lab conducts research on the effects of different lifestyle interventions on heart health and brain function in older adults. CU Lab staff will be available to explain the different studies to older adults who may be interested in volunteering for a study. Complimentary blood pressure checks also available at this information table. Drop-in at the table on a first-come, first-served basis.
Physiology of Aging Information Table - June
WEST | Wednesday, June 25 | 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. No Fee
Physiology of Aging Information Table - July
EAST | Tuesday, July 22| 9 - 11 a.m. | No Fee
Physiology of Aging Information Table - August
WEST | Wednesday, August 20 | 10 a.m. - noon | No Fee
Plant Forward Boulder
Plant Forward Boulder is part of Building Healthy Communities (BHC) of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). BHCs support healthy, plant-based lifestyles by nurturing local connections, facilitating ongoing social support, and providing educational programming. Each month attendees will learn about important topics in lifestyle medicine. Instructor: Ann Thomasset holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition through eCornell, and is a BHC leader with PCRM. No Plant Forward Boulder in August, will resume in September
June Discussion Topic: The Protein Myth
Course #41576
EAST | Thursday, June 12 | 1 0 - 11 a.m. | No Fee
July Discussion Topic: Iron and Health
Course #41577
EAST | Thursday, July 10 | 10 - 11 a.m. | No Fee
Mindfulness Meditation
Course #41573
WEST | 1st Wednesdays, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6 | 1 - 2 p.m. | No Fee
Mindfulness meditation is a practice of encouraging attention to the present moment. By allowing for awareness of what is most present now, participants will develop the capacity for increased focus, openness, and peace. Each session will include a guided meditation, with emphasis on bringing purposeful and kind attention to the experience, followed by time for reflections and questions about the practice. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Facilitator: Kara Traikoff is the Wellness Program Specialist with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. She has a background in offering Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and adapted mindfulness courses.
NEW! Mindfulness/Awareness Meditation Series
“Doing nothing properly” is another description for meditation practice, which is the act of taking a good posture while sitting, practicing a simple technique, and gently synchronizing the body and mind to settle together. This series will present the age old practices of sitting and walking meditation. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Roland Cohen has practiced meditation since 1972 and has taught meditation practice throughout the USA and other countries.
Meditation Series - July
Course #41856
WEST | Thursdays, July 17 - 31 | 2:30 -3:30 p.m. | No Fee | (3 classes)
Meditation Series - August
Course #42423
WEST | Thursdays, August 14 - 28 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | No Fee | (3 classes)
Understanding Hearing Loss and Management Strategies
Course #42425
EAST | Tuesdays, August 12 and 19 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. | No Fee
This two-part course offers insights into hearing loss, causes, and tools for managing the associated emotional and psychological challenges. Identify different types of hearing loss, the impact on communication, and the importance of maintaining brain health through wellness approaches. This course will also review different treatment approaches, including the use of hearing aids, cochlear implants, assistive listening devices, and a variety of techniques for improving communication and managing stress.
Instructor: Leslie Van Grove, is a certified Alzheimer’s Prevention and Research Foundation Specialist. Due to early onset deafness, Leslie has a personal understanding of the various challenges facing people living with hearing loss.